Classes
DEA Class; Rx, OTC
Common Brand Names; Femstat 3, Gynazole 1
- Antifungals, Vaginal
Description
Imidazole antifungal agent that is fungicidal in vitro against Candida spp.; available as a vaginal preparation; multiple dose products available OTC; single dose product available by prescription only.
Indications
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to drug
1st trimester of pregnancy
Adverse Effects
Pelvic/abdominal pain or cramping
Vulvar/vaginal irritation, soreness, and swelling
Warnings
Hypersensitivity to other azoles
Contains mineral oil, which may weaken latex or rubber products
Consider HIV infection in sexually active women with difficult to eradicate recurrent yeast infection
Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk; use caution
Maximum Dosage
1 applicatorful (100 mg butoconazole/5 g cream) intravaginally/day.
1 applicatorful (100 mg butoconazole/5 g cream) intravaginally/day.
Safety and efficacy have not been established; however, 1 applicatorful (100 mg butoconazole/5 g cream) intravaginally/day has been used off-label.
Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Safety and efficacy have not been established.
How supplied
Butoconazole nitrate
vaginal cream
- 2%
